Spammer.AQT

It spreads and affects other computers.
It affects the productivity of the computer, the network to which it’s connected or other remote sites.
It carries out actions that decrease the security level of the computer.
It spreads
, across the Internet.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:

Nov. 15, 2010

Detection updated on:

Nov. 15, 2010

Statistics

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Brief Description

Spammer.AQT is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files.

In the local network:
it generates a large amount of network activity and consumes bandwidth.

On remote sites: it mass mails junk mail (spam).

It reduces the security level of the computer:
it terminates processes belonging to security tools, such as antivirus programs and firewalls, leaving the computer defenseless against attacks from other malware; it changes system permissions, decreasing the security level.

Spammer.AQT uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.

Via Internet, exploiting remote vulnerabilities: attacking random IP addresses, in which it tries to insert a copy of itself by exploiting one or more vulnerabilities.